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BIS ORGANIZED JEWELLER AWARENESS PROGRAMME
A Jewellers Awareness Programme on BIS Hallmarking Scheme of Gold and Silver Jewellery was organized by Bureau of Indian Standards as directed by Smt. Jessy Benny, Scientist F & Head, Chennai Branch Office -II, at Sri Siva Lakshmi Mini Hall, Iyer Bhavan, Periyar Nagar, Virudhachalam on 19-03-2021. Around 20 members from Virudhachalam, Thittakudi and Ulundurpet attended the programme.
Since the BIS Hallmarking Scheme has been made mandatory by the Government of India with effect from 01 Jun 2021, Shri Mukundhan Raghunathan, Scientist-C persuaded all jewellers who are not having BIS hall mark registration to apply for the same as soon as possible so as to avoid the last hour rush. He informed that registration has been made completely online and registration certificate is issued immediately. He also informed that selling hallmarked jewellery without a valid registration is an offence punishable with hefty fine and/or imprisonment.
In his presentation on Scheme for Grant of registration to jewellers by Shri Hari Mohan Meena, Scientist B, he explained the Policy for registration of jewellers which included procedure for application for registration, list of documents to be submitted along with the application and necessary fee structure applicable. A step by step explanation on how to apply for registration was given to the jewellers during his presentation. He informed that registration fee for 5 years for small jewellers is only Rs. 7500 which is less than 2 grams of gold as on date.
Open house discussion was held in which various queries raised by the jewellers were answered to their satisfaction. The participants expressed their happiness and whole heartedly thanked BIS for having organized such a program. Shri Praveen, Gurudev Hallmarking Centre, proposed vote of thanks and requested all the jewellers to apply for registration as early as possible.
This is stated in a press release issued by Shri. H.Ajay Khanna, Deputy Director.
Ministry of Education
Union Education Minister visited IIT Gandhinagar – Holds meeting with heads of centrally-funded educational institutions of Gujarat
“India will become a model for the world in the field of education” – Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’
Union Education Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ visited the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar  today and held a meeting with the heads and officials of the centrally-funded educational institutions of Gujarat.
During the meeting, Shri Pokhriyal discussed the current innovations, infrastructural facilities, and preparedness of the institutions to implement the New Education Policy . Guiding the institutions on the key work areas and India’s vision for educational excellence, Shri Pokhriyal said, “We all are working collectively to take our educational institutions to a global level. The vision of NEP is to make India a model for the world in the field of education so that our students don’t go behind obtaining degrees from foreign educational institutions. We also need to prepare our students to be future entrepreneurs, who become job-creators instead of job-seekers.”
The Minister emphasised on the need to further strengthen our educational institutions in the field of innovations, technology, research and development. He added that if the package-oriented mindset is replaced with a patent-oriented mindset, India will reach a pinnacle of research and development very fast.
Heads and officials of centrally-funded educational institutions of Gujarat, including IIT Gandhinagar, IIM Ahmedabad, SVNIT-Surat, IIIT Vadodara, IIIT Surat, NVS RO, and KVS RO, were present during the meeting.
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Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Family pensions ceiling enhanced from Rs 45,000 to 1,25,000 per month: Dr Jitendra Singh
Union Minister of State  Development of North Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr.Jitendra Singh said that in a far reaching reform regarding family pensions the upper ceiling has been raised from Rs 45,000 to Rs 1,25,000 per month. He said, the move will bring “Ease of Living” for the family members of the deceased employees and would provide adequate financial security to them. The Minister said that the Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare  has issued clarification on the amount admissible in case a child is eligible to draw two family pensions after death of his /her parents. Dr Jitendra Singh said that the amount of both the family pensions will now be restricted to Rs 1,25,000 per month, which is more than two and half times higher than the earlier limit.
In accordance with sub-rule  of rule 54 of the Central Civil Services  Rules 1972, in case both wife and husband are Government servants and are governed by the provisions of that rule, on their death, the surviving child is eligible for two family pensions in respect of the deceased parents. Earlier instructions laid down that the total amountof two familypensions in such cases, shall not exceed to Rs 45,000/- per month andRs 27,000/- per month which were determined at the rate of 50% and 30%, respectively taking into account of the highest pay of Rs. 90,000/- as per 6th CPC recommendations.
Since the highest pay has been revised to Rs. 2,50,000 per month after the implementation of 7th CPC recommendations, therefore the amount prescribed in Rule 54 of CCS  Rules has also been revised to Rs 1,25,000/- per month being 50% of Rs.2,50,000/- and Rs 75000/- per month being 30% of Rs. 2,50,000/-.
The above clarification has been issued on the references received from various Ministry /Department. As per the existing rule, if parents are Government servants and one of the them dies while in service or after retirement, the family pension in respect of the deceased shall become payable to the surviving spouse and in the event of the death of the spouse, the surviving child shall be granted the two family pensions in respect of the deceased parents subject to fulfilment of other eligibility conditions.
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Ministry of Defence
STATUS OF FEMALES IN ARMED FORCES AND SAINIK SCHOOLS
There are total 33 Sainik Schools in India. State-wise enrolment strength of all Sainik Schools is as follows:
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S. No.
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Name of State
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No. of Sainik School
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Enrolment Strength
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1
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Andhra Pradesh
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2
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1184
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2
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Arunachal Pradesh
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1
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244
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3
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Assam
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1
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637
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4
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Bihar
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2
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948
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5
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Chhattisgarh
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1
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632
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6
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Gujarat
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1
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575
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7
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Haryana
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2
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1163
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8
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HP
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1
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525
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9
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Jharkhand
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|
1
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843
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10
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Karnataka
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|
2
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1274
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11
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Kerala
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1
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603
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12
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Madhya Pradesh
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1
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537
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13
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Maharashtra
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2
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1055
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14
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Manipur
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1
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579
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15
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Mizoram
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1
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303
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16
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Nagaland
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1
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655
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17
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Odisha
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2
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803
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18
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Punjab
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|
1
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599
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19
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Rajasthan
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2
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1030
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20
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Tamil Nadu
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1
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655
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21
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UT of J&K
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1
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480
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22
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Uttar Pradesh
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3
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709
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23
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Uttarakhand
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1
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532
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24
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West Bengal
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1
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569
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Total
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33
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17134
116891 girl candidates have appeared for NDA 2022 written examination in November 2021 and also the selection process for induction in July 2022 Batch is in progress. The number of Women Officers serving in Defence Forces is 10,493 including 4734 Military Nursing Services Officers. Induction/Recruitment of personnel depends on the manpower requirements and role fulfillment in the Defence Forces.
All 33 Sainik Schools have started admitting girls w.e.f. academic session 2021-22. Admission of girl cadets was first started on pilot basis in Sainik School Chhingchhip during the Academic Year 2018-19 as per the policy promulgated by Sainik Schools Society. After the success of pilot project all Sainik Schools are now open for admission of girls upto 10% of vacancies in Class VI or 10 girls, whichever is higher. For 2021-22, 320 girl students were admitted to Class VI in 33 Sainik Schools.
For the Academic session 2022-23, total 335 vacancies are accessible for Girl candidates in 33 Sainik Schools.
The details of reserved seats of all Sainik Schools at the time of admission in class VI and Class IX for the year 2021-22 are placed below:
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Category
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Seats Reserved
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Actual Strength
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SC
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450
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435
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ST
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240
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393
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OBC
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815
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1100
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EWS
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Not applicable to Sainik Schools as the admission starts from Class VI onwards
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt in a written reply to Shri Sushil Kumar Modi in Rajya Sabha on March 28, 2022.
Ministry of Civil Aviation
AAI and Other Airport Operators to spend Rs 90,000 Cr till 2024-25 for Modernisation of airports
Expansion/ Modernisation of airports is a continuous process and is undertaken by Airports Authority of India  or other airport operators from time to time depending on the availability of land, commercial viability, socio-economic considerations, traffic demand/ willingness of airlines to operate to/ from such airports. AAI and other Airport Operators have targeted a capital outlay of more than Rs 90,000 crore from 2019-20 to 2024-25, for expansion and modification of existing Airport Terminals, constructing new Terminal Buildings, expansion or strengthening of existing runways, aprons, upgrading Airport Navigation Services , control towers, technical blocks etc. across several airports in the country.
AAI has leased out six of its airports namely, Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport , Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport , Mangaluru International Airport, Jaipur International Airport, Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport  and Thiruvananthapuram International Airport through Public Private Partnership for operation, management and development on long term lease basis during the last three years.The criteria for selection of Private Partners for the above mentioned six airports was the Per Passenger Fee payable to AAI bid by Private Partners.
This information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry Of Civil Aviation  V. K.Singh Retd) in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Education
122 New Research Project proposals at a cost of Rs 112 Crore selected for funding under IMPRINT-2 : HRD Minister PrakashJavadekar
Approval accorded at the IMPRINT-2 Apex Committee meeting held on Saturdayin New Delhi
For advancing research in the high education institutions, the government under the leadership of Prime Minister ShriNarendraModi has approved 122 new research projects at a cost of Rs 112 crore under IMPRINT-2 covering Energy, Security, Healthcare, Advanced Materials, ICT and Security/Defence domains.
“Out of 2145 proposals, 122 best proposals were selected for funding under IMPRINT-II, advancing cutting edge level technology,” Union HRD Minister PrakashJavadekar said in a statement today.
“Of the 122 new IMPRINT projects sanctioned, 81 are sponsored by industry…This industry-academic collaboration will bring excellence in research,” MrJavadekar said adding that the knowledge portal for monitoring the progress of research projects and to disseminate findings will be launched in October 2018.
The new research project proposals selected include: 35 ; 18 , 17 , 12 ; 11 ; 9 ; 7 Water Resource & River Systems; 5 ; 4 ; and 4 .
IMPRINT proposals now open for higher education institutions including private institutions bringing a spirit of competition, MrJavadekar added.
IMPRINT is the first of its kind MHRD supported Pan-IIT + IISc joint initiative, now open for private institutions too, to address the major science and engineering challenges that India must address and champion to enable, empower and embolden the nation for inclusive growth and self-reliance.
IMPRINT provides the overarching vision that guides research into areas that are predominantly socially relevant.
The implementation of 142 projects under IMPRINT-1 has got underway. These projects have received support from several ministries, councils and departments in addition to the Ministry of Human Resource Development.
Among the 142 IMPRINT-1 projects under implementation are:
Development of Cost Effective Magneto-Rheological  Fluid Damper in Two wheelers and Four Wheelers Automobile to Improve Ride Comfort and Stability;
Indigenous development of an ultra high strength steel with stainless property for space application;
High strength, wear and corrosion resistant steel for high speed rail and elastic clip;
Low Cost Indoor Occupancy and Climate Monitoring System For Energy Conservation;
Development of Artificial Pancreas for Closed Loop Blood Glucose Control of Type-1 Diabetic Patients in India;
Development of a smartphone camera-based sensor for detection and remediation of chromium pollution in water;
Efficient Glycemic Control for the Management of Diabetes Complications : Intervention with Novel Point of Care Device for Community Healthcare;
Smart Classrooms: Technology Aids for Effective Teaching in Large Classrooms; and
Designing and fabrication of an aerodynamic lens for nanoparticles of variable size.
Ministry of Culture
National Archives of India organizes an archival exhibition on the occasion of 132nd Foundation Day of Archives under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
MoS for Culture and External Affairs Smt. Meenakashi Lekhi inaugurates exhibition ‘Instruments of Accession & Merger: The Journey of Integration’
It is necessary to read and write history to strengthen our roots and lay a foundation for the future: Smt. Meenakashi Lekhi
On the occasion of 132ndFoundation Day of Archives, National Archives of India of Culture Ministry organizedan archival exhibition entitled ‘Instruments of Accession & Merger: The Journey of Integration’ under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.Smt. Meenakashi Lekhi, Minister of State for Culture External Affairs inaugurated the exhibition today.
On the occasion Smt. Meenakashi Lekhi said history is history, not everything may be likeable or agreeable about it, but still it is necessary to read and write our history to strengthen our roots and lay foundation for the future. She further remarked that this exhibition exhibits our history, the documents that helped in the construction of India, documents of all states and those of the princely states have also been displayed in the exhibition. She further added it is important to depict, read or write and understand the facts which led to and laid foundation of Modern India.
The exhibition Instruments of Accession & Merger: The Journey of Integration’ is based on original documents, it is an endeavor to showcase the story of accession and merger through a presentation of original archival public documents and cartographic records, which include material from the Public Record Series, especially from the Ministry of states. The exhibition showcases valuable information from NAI records, repositories, library collections that unfold the drama and action of the unification and merger by signing of the Instrument of Accession and the implementation of the modalities of the Instrument of Merger of small princely states. Selected documents of the integration process from various parts of the country are also on display. Further, the documents of Cooch Behar and Tripura from the east, of Bajana and Kutch from the west, those of Kashmir from the north, of Mysore, Travancore, and Hyderabad from the south and of Bhopal from the central region can also be seen in this exhibition. Several photographs, press clippings, private papers and related maps are on display to illuminate the theme of the exhibition.
The exhibition will remain open for public viewing till 10thMay 2022 from 10: 00 am to 5:00pm each day except on holidays.
Ministry of Finance
Revenue Deficit Grant  of Rs. 7,183.42 crore released to 14 States
Total Revenue Deficit Grant released to States so far in current financial year has gone up to Rs. 57,467.33 crore
States will get a total Revenue Deficit Grant of Rs.86, 201 crore in 2022-23
The Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, today released the 8th monthly instalment of Post Devolution Revenue Deficit  Grant of Rs. 7,183.42 crore to 14 States. The grant has been released as per the recommendations of the Fifteenth Finance Commission.
The Fifteenth Finance Commission has recommended a total Post Devolution Revenue Deficit Grant of Rs. 86,201 crore to 14 States for the financial year 2022-23. The recommended grant is released by the Department of Expenditure to the recommended States in 12 equated monthly instalments. With the release of 8th instalment for the month of November, 2022, the total amount of Revenue Deficit Grants released to the States in 2022-23 has gone up to Rs. 57,467.33 crore.
The Post Devolution Revenue Deficit Grants are provided to the States under Article 275 of the Constitution. The grants are released to the States as per the recommendations of the successive Finance Commissions to meet the gap in Revenue Accounts of the States post devolution.
The eligibility of States to receive this grant and the quantum of grant for the period from 2020-21 to 2025-26 was decided by the Fifteenth Finance Commission based on the gap between assessment of revenue and expenditure of the State after taking into account the assessed devolution during this period.
The States that have been recommended Post Devolution Revenue Deficit Grant by the Fifteenth Finance Commission during 2022-23 are: Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tripura, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal.
State-wise details of Post Devolution Revenue Deficit Grant recommended for 2022-23 and the amount released to States as 8th instalment are as under:
State-wise Post Devolution Revenue Deficit Grant  Released

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S. No.
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Name of State
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8th instalment released for the month of November, 2022.
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Total PDRDG released to States during 2022-23.
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1
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Andhra Pradesh
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879.08
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7032.67
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2
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Assam
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407.50
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3260.00
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3
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Kerala
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1097.83
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8782.67
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4
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Manipur
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192.50
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1540.00
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5
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Meghalaya
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86.08
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688.67
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6
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Mizoram
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134.58
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1076.67
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7
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Nagaland
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377.50
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|
3020.00
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8
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Punjab
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|
689.50
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5516.00
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9
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Rajasthan
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405.17
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3241.33
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10
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Sikkim
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36.67
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293.33
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11
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Tripura
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368.58
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2948.67
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12
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Uttarakhand
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|
594.75
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4758.00
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13
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West Bengal
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1132.25
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9058.00
Ministry of Railways
Ghaziabad-Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay section  becomes the longest fully automatic block signalling section of Indian Railways
Total Auto Signal Commissioned in FY- 2022-23  in North Central Railway is 139.42 RKM
Electronic Interlocking are being adopted on a large scale to derive benefits of digital technologies in train operation and to enhance safety
In order to increase line capacity to run more trains on existing High Density Routes of Indian Railways, Automatic Block Signalling  is a cost effective solution. Indian Railways has been rolling out Automatic Block signalling on a mission mode. ABS has been commissioned on 268 Rkm during 2022-23. As on 31.12.2022, ABS has been provided on 3706 Route km over IR. With implementation of Automatic Signalling, increase in capacity will accrue resulting in more train services becoming possible.
Electronic Interlocking are being adopted on a large scale to derive benefits of digital technologies in train operation and to enhance safety. Electronic Interlocking systems have been provided at 347 stations during 2022-23. So far 2888 stations have been provided with Electronic Interlocking up to 31.12.2022 covering 45.5% of IR.
Recently, with the commissioning of Automatic signalling system in Sath Naraini- Rundhi- Faizullapur Station section of Prayagraj Division, 762 KM long Ghaziabad-Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay section has been fully automated and has also become the longest automatic block signalling section of Indian Railways.
Ministry of Defence
Vice Admiral SR Sarma, AVSM, VSM Assumes charge as chief of Materiel, Indian Navy
Vice Admiral SR Sarma, AVSM, VSM has assumed charge as the Chief of Materiel, of the Indian Navy today . The Admiral is a post graduate in Computer Science and Engineering from IISc, Bengaluru and a distinguished alumni of Naval Higher Command Course.
During his illustrious career spanning over three and a half decades, the Admiral has served onboard Indian Naval ships Vindhyagiri, Rana, Krishna and Mysore in various capacities.
He has tenanted varied and challenging appointments in Naval Dockyards at Mumbai and Visakhapatnam, and at Weapons and Electronics Systems Engineering Establishment , Headquarters, Advanced Tactical Vessel Program  and Naval Headquarters in New Delhi.
As a Flag Officer, the Admiral has served as Assistant Chief of Materiel  in Naval Headquarters, Admiral Superintendent of Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam; Chief Staff Officer , HQ ENC; Director General Naval Projects at Vishakhapatnam, Programme Director, HQ ATVP; and as Controller of Warship Production and Acquisition in Naval Headquarters.
In recognition of his distinguished services, the Admiral was awarded the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and Vishisht Seva Medal. He is also a recipient of Lt VK Jain Gold Medal in 1994.
As a Principal Staff Officer and the senior most Technical Officer in the Indian Navy, the Admiral would be in charge of all aspects related to Maintenance Management and Life-Cycle Product Support of all Engineering, Electrical, Electronic, Weapons, Sensors, and IT related equipment and systems for ships and submarines; and creation of major marine and technical infrastructure.
He relieves Vice Admiral GS Pabby, PVSM, AVSM, VSM who superannuates on completion of an illustrious Naval career spanning close to four decades.
Prime Minister's Office
PM Reviews preparations for facilitation of India’s contingent at Tokyo-2020
PM to interact with Olympics bound athletes on 13th July to wish them luck
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has reviewed preparations for facilitation of India’s contingent at Tokyo-2020. The Prime Minister will also interact with the Olympics bound athletes on 13th July to wish them luck.
In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister said, "Reviewed preparations for facilitation of India’s contingent at @Tokyo2020. Discussed the logistical details, their vaccination status, the multi-disciplinary support being given.
On behalf of 130 crore Indians, I would be interacting with the Olympics bound athletes on 13th July to wish them luck. Let us all #Cheer4India."
Prime Minister's Office
Finance Commission presents copy of its report to the Prime Minister
The Chairman and Members of the 15th Finance Commission today presented a copy of the Commssion’s report for the period 2021-22 to 2025-26, to the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. The Commission had submitted its report to the President of India on 4 November 2020.
Chairman Shri N K Singh along with Members of the Commission, Shri Ajay Narayan Jha, Prof. Anoop Singh, Dr. Ashok Lahiri and Dr. Ramesh Chand along with Secretary to the Commission Shri Arvind Mehta were present at the presentation.
The Commission will present its Report to the Union Finance Minister tomorrow.
The Report will be placed on the Table of the House along with Explanatory Memorandum by way of ATR as prescribed under the Constitution.